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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1906
Page
8
The Chamber of Commerce likely to hear a favorable report from the manufacturing committee on establishing a linen net and twine plant in the city. HW A J Yule presented the proposal, with potential expansion of Beattle Net and Twine, currently cotton netting only. The linen factory would boost local flax development in a state with favorable climate and soil.
In Rosedale Kansas a mob tried to lynch Munroe Talvers a Black man found under a white woman s bed. Police cut him down as he swung from a tree and took him to the station where he was reported to be recovering.
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports Premier Goremykin has resigned. Moscow official M. Shipitsyn is said to be his successor as premier. The London dated note confirms the leadership change affecting the Russian government.
A landslide on a mountain near Cantara disrupted rail service, covering the track for 200 feet and 26 feet deep. An orchard slopes down tearing out fences, with a heavy storm delaying passenger transfers for hours. In Cincinnati, Horace Wild’s airship Eagle crossed the river from Kentucky and landed safely at Mount Auburn under control.
Philadelphia report notes President Cassatt of the Pennsylvania Railroad sailed from Cherbourg yesterday bound for the United States. He is expected to arrive in Philadelphia soon to continue his duties with the company.
An advertisement claims the Table Queen bread is superior with a blue label on every loaf. It touts sterilized machinery for sifting and kneading and urges readers to try a slice from the grocer.
James Harnes aged 17 was arrested by Humane Officers Vaupell and Clark on cruelty to animals charges. He drove a team for the City Messenger Company and the officers allege the animals were in unfit condition.
A gasoline schooner Abler carries 12 men promoting the Kuskokwim Mining Trading Transporting company. Captain J P Holand leads the group aiming to develop the Kuskokwim valley. An Abton knockdown boat is being sent north for river use.
A grease fire in the kitchen of the Kiondike restaurant on Washington Street threatened the building before firefighters arrived. Flames rose to about 40 feet before chemicals extinguished the blaze. damage not expected to exceed $200.
Senator McCumber attacked the grain inspection service at Minneapolis during the agricultural appropriation bill debate. He claimed North Dakota farmers lost millions as their wheat was graded inferior.
Nine clever vaudeville performers depart tomorrow morning on the steamer Jefferson for Dawson. They are booked for the summer season at the Monte Cristo theater and secured through the Fisher and Goldsmith agency.
May 2 report says California members of Congress have largely halted efforts to secure duty free imports of building materials. Both Democratic and Republican tariff revisionists resist firm opposition to amendments that would open the door to broader tariff changes. Opposition on constitutional grounds is cited by some.
Mrs. H. R. Bevin of Second avenue and Cedar street narrowly escaped serious injury when she fell from a Cedar at streetcar at the First avenue Cedar street intersection. She slipped while boarding and was dragged a short distance before Patrolman Melvin brought her home. She was later pronounced out of danger. Witnesses called the fall a miracle as she was dragged beneath the car.
Captain Joho B Kimball, an early founder of a steamship line to Nome, arrived in the city from San Francisco last night. He holds substantial mining interests in the Nome district and heads north to commence general development, staying at the Beattle hotel.
A service examination for Mr Vuccaneey in the messenger branch of the subsistence department in the city is set for June 13. The test covers spelling arithmetic letter writing penmanship and copying with a salary of 9600 per year attached to the job.
Experienced physicians at the Kirkeville Infirmary of Osteopathy invite free examination and treatment. Located at 114 Washington Avenue the service is offered for ten dollars a month.
Ralph J. Levitt, president of Leavitt Motor Car Exchange, is a fugitive from New York authorities charged with fraudulent automobile transactions. He allegedly fired on pursuing detectives in his harbor launch and vows to shoot if arrests are attempted. He has remained aboard his boat as officers consider next steps.
Levy the cartoonist will deliver a lecture on The Jew in Art at 7 45 Sunday evening in the orthodox synagogue located at 131 avenue and Washington street. Talbot for Patents and 206 Mutual Life listed in the notice.
Mary Clart aged 19 daughter of Reverend William Preston of Topeka Kansas pleaded guilty in Harrison street police court Chicago to shoplifting. She was fined 25 dollars and confined for several hours until friends paid the amount. Her father was named as the Presbyterian minister.
A fragment mentions a person named Marvin aged twenty in connection with legal or business troubles, describing a location near Hotel Victoria beside the post office. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or outcomes.
Today several Greatt ern offices relocate to quart Hill depart and Gilman with its force begins moves toward opening Monday. Avnistang and Manadeer Adams lead operations while the new passenger agent Tore waits for next week. Photographer Pinney ready for business in Washington building studio Multe B0T-8-9-10-11.
Kansas City May 26 Federal Judge McPherson sustained the demurrer to the indictment charging George H Crosby a Burlington traffic agent with conspiracy to obtain rebates.
Auction notices for W. H. H. Finck’s estate at 16 Second Avenue itemize diamonds watches jewelry silverware clocks cut glass and related valuables. Daily sales at 2:90 and 7:90 with items offered regardless of cost.
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